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WiUar... 1 1 6port6: Comp^ta A Uttla faeter... 03- 25 1 1 Alunmae?/ Community 6c^rvicc?i?/ 5tud^nt Affaire: 6pâk A Little Louder... 26- 35 1 1 ^ f Graduatee: Go A ..136-160 Little? Farthe?r. w Ufa only as 0ood ae the memov\ee we make \e Tlie Atarie Keep Touch! in fjhonc: (204) 7S4-f600 /.»k: (204) 774-^^34 Claire Sumerlus Jackie Copp Head ofSchool PrincipalofMiddle Scho Head ofAcademic Studii ^ Balmoral tlall School will always have a special place in There is perhaps no better way to capture the true spir its heart for our graduates. Hs they pepare for their of Btl than by looking through the pages of our year— next steps in life we hope they will have a lifelong quest book.The vitality, variety, the challenges and achieve— estc for new knowledge and many enriching experiences. Our ments, these experiences are reflected in every picture ar« graduates are prepared and ready to be leaders on the in every smile, êryone has unique memories that are ier« global stage. captured on these pages and can fondly reflect on these fls Tom Bodett once said "I hope your dreams take remembrances. Take a minute for a reflective thought yet you to the comer ofyour smiles, to the highest of about the challenges and opportunities you have had thii your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities and to year and consider as Gandhi said, "Be the change you t the most special places your heart has ever knov^" want to see in the world." Rlways remember to: Believe — in yourselfand all you can do. Rchieve - by never settling and always striving for more Succeed — now, and always Judith Steek Principal ofJuniorSchool On behalf of ]unior ^hool I would like to congratu— late the yearbook committee for capturing the essence of the 2.005—2006 year at Balmoral tlall 3chooL You have shown, in a creative and engaging way, that student life at Btl is significant, challenging, rigorous, and relevant. .we work and play hard! . To the graduates, I hope that your memories of Btl are filled with happiness, joy and pide. jDo remember, in the words ofRalph Waldo Joanne Kamins Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters PrincipalofSeniorSchool compared to what lies within us". Take what you have learned at Btl as a microcosm of life and apply it today and tomorrow, and to what- It seems incredible that the school year has passed ever life presents you. and the time has come to say farewell to the To all students, Junior, Middle and jSenior School students, not only is it graduating class of 2.006. You have played a majoi important to believe in yourself, work hard to achieve, and be poud of role in the success ofthis year. I believe we all your successes, but to always follow your heart. To quote T Qroyn who ''Jumpeda X,;'tt/e higher' because ofyou. One has wrote in 1^02.; only to look at the achievements in academics, ath- L|ife is mainly froth and bubble letics and the arts captured on the following pages Two things stand like stone to know this is true. Best wishes for the future ai Kindness in another s trouble may you continue to be a successful learner through- C,ourap;e in ones own. out your lifetime. Chrys Pappas Chair, Board ofGovernors I the graduates of the Qass of 2.006; ^ behalf of the Board ofGovernors, it ny pleasure to congratulate you, our 's i|.th year of graduates, on this •rilcstone in your education at Balmoral am jSchooL I confident that your II h criences at Btl have pepared you for iture brimming with opportunities yet unimagined. Our goal is to ensure t the education the girls and young women ofthis great school receive has them 2005-2006 Board ofGovernors II prepared to go out and make a difference in their lives and in the lives of those y touch. Our alumnae around the world are wonderful examples of the mission that des learning at Btu L|ike the women who have gone before you, I hope you travel a h that sees you continuing to question, to explore, to challenge and to achieve. \ liora Petens Deborah Morrison President, AlumnaeAssociation the Qass of 2006, )ngratulations! You are well on your way to your next great adventure in life. :hough you may no longer spend every day in our hallways, remember that the school's »rs will always be open to you. Btl is now part of your history, but that doesn't mean you uld leave this part of your past behind you. Rather, we hope you will carry it forward udly and keep in touch with us as you plan your future. Kerever you are in the years to come, know that you can always count on a fantastic Avork of talented, exceptional women to be there to support you. Rs the newest alumnae, are now part of that growing network — one that includes friendship that truly will I a lifetime. t: behalfofthe hundreds ofalumnae who have walked in your footstep, I wish you every cess in the years ahead. jStay happy, stay healthy and stay involved. Rnd as always, stay in ich! (Congratulations to the graduates of 2006! Wanda Zajac Hs I complete my term as President of the BtlPH, I look back at the fine young President, women that you have become and the shining example that you have set for your ParentAssociation pers. You are well—prepred, self-confident young women with the whole world ahead of you. The prtnership that Balmoral tlall School has with its prents is a spcial bond that has enhanced the learning environment for you and all Btl students. I thank all ofyou for your assistance over the years with the various activities in which the BtlPR is involved. You are exemplary role models for all future Btl graduates and I hop you will continue to volunteer your time and energy to what is imprtant to you. Wanda Z^jac President BtlPH 2005/2.006 Catherine Simons Sarry Klein Head Girl School Captain am I incredibly honoured I knew that this yea to have been given the would have to come toa privilege of being tlead end at some point, but GirL I did not accomplish never realized it cou some of the things I set happensoquickly.Thisyq out to do. ttowever, I can has flown by, and it is be honestly say I live with no cause ofall ofyou!The ex regrets.The words ofen" citement that we ha\ couragementas we passed had over the past montli in the hall made my ef- with the "most unbeliev forts worthwhile. The able dance in the histoi Gxec. Qouncil never ofBtl", 'Bathroom Pay' surprises, a tlouse Ice Qream Qatin ceased to amaze me. "tlard workers" doesn't do them justice. Competition, and everything else, could not have been such Mrs. Qhristie, you truly embody what we strive to achieve daily. success without the spirited and energetic student body th Thanks for keep'ng us on track and allowing us to find our ov^ symbolizes Balmoral ball I have been so lucky to work way.You're exceptionalExecutiveCpunciltrulyknowsthe meaning such an amazing group ofgirls, and could not have even hai of selflessness: the first to show up and the last to leave. "It is picked a greater executive councilThank you to everyone wh only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live" said has made this year unforgettable, including our staff, an ^hel Percy Rndrus. The truth of this was driven home for us unreal Student Qouncil I couU not have done it without yoi through the year. Thanks to ^rry and ]en who did incredible Congratulations to the newly elected Prefects for the 2.006' work. I^dy Montague said, "But the fruit that can fall with— 200-7 school year. My advice for you is to take advantage ( out shaking indeed is too mellow for me." Mrs. Green, we defi— each day, as you are all filled with potential to do amazin] nitely haven't always agreed; we learned to work out our differ— things, (there is no doubt that you will), and the more ere ences. Our successes were the fruits that fell after incessant and ative you are, the most beneficial it will be. You must neve sometimes exasperating shaking. Thanks for your patience and give up, and always stretch your limits by trying new thing dedication. Hs always, it's hard to believe how quickly time flies. 3ump a L|ittle tligher! Iôve always, ârry Nell We introduced some new and slightly odd things and carried on many traditions. Interhouse took on a life thanks to ]en and her Rlthough this year has gone by so quickly, it was a year that crew. Thanks to all you, enthusiastic participants. Best wishes we will never forget! We hope it has been as thrilling for you to next year's prefects. I have faith in you alL "Ifyou limit your as it was for us. 'ôvrv^ of our favourite memories were orga- actions in life to things that nobody can possibly find fault with, nizing and participating in Btl idol air bands, our musical you will not do much." -Qharles L|Utwidge Dodgson Encore, and best ofaU, our very own M3 dance, Qolour the It was an honour. Hlways be true to yourselfl Iôve, Qatherine We Moment! like to call the student council our one big loving family. Mrs. Qhristie is our adoring mother who we love dearly, ^lê always made sure we knew what to do, and kept us on track when we needed it the most. Our big sisters are the ^JS pefects. They gave us advice and guided us through Madison Stewart M^ . events during the year. Rll ofthe other prefects have beei School Captain amazing and so helpful as well We want to thank Mrs. and Qhristie, Mrs. Green, Executive Qouncil Student Qouncil ti We Jacklyn Prendiville students and teachers. want to thank our parents for Middle School their continuous support. Rll this help has made our year an Head exciting adventure and amazing opportunity. We want to Girl wish the upcoming pefects good luck. Rlways keep an open mind. Ifyou work hard on something, the outcome is ex- tremely rewarding! This year, everyone has "jumped a little TQM higher" and has made it unforgettable! (te quiero muchi — Wow, it's been one fast year. I had no idea what I was getting into when 1 became yearbook prefect. It's been a lot ofwork but a ton of fun. Aly fellow year"" book prefect for middle school and the entire, very dedicated yearbook crew have been amazing to work with. I hope everyone enjoys this book, we all worked so hard to make it the best one ever! Thanks to ^nora for putting up with my quirky per- sonality for a whole year, and to the members who joined up knowing full well how much work this was, and that their yearbook prefect was somewhat. .eccentric. . Thank you all, I'll miss you guys next year. jDon't worry KK; III be back to check up on how you're doing with the yearbook next year. Principal Qditoi Riryn Lancaster Middle School Committee Alembers: Stephanie Webster, Suji Kang Senior School Committee IVlembers: Kathryn Alarcynuk, Stephanie Tibers toured the Friesens Hannah Johnson ban, Ri Shibata, Katie Moore, KJC tlo, Krupa Kotccha, Nadine It to see the process of Lowes, ]ulie Cl^'"k, Christie Branton Middle School Prefect lishinga yearbook Advisors: ]ennifer McDonald, Dave Zimmerman